About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
This is a Permanent post.
The post is based in University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL) sites. This post offers an excellent opportunity for gaining a broad experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a busy teaching hospital. The post is full time and we are supportive of less than fulltime working if required
Main duties of the job
Obstetrics: Two high-volume antenatal units provide midwife- and obstetric-led care, including general and specialist clinics such as maternal medicine, endocrinology, perinatal mental health, preterm birth, and multiple pregnancy. The service also delivers tertiary fetal medicine and combined obstetric cardiology and haematology clinics, receiving referrals from across South Wales. Around 5,000 births are managed annually across a consultant-led labour ward and alongside midwifery-led unit, supported by a Level 3 neonatal unit and tertiary paediatric surgery. The department has a strong multidisciplinary culture, monthly PROMPT training, and active governance and quality improvement programmes.
Gynaecology: A comprehensive and innovative service with strong academic links to Cardiff University. Specialist services include USC, fibroid, prolapse, vulval, gynae-oncology, chronic pelvic pain, sub-fertility, urogynaecology, and endometriosis (BSGE-accredited). The department offers extensive outpatient procedures, emergency and early pregnancy care, advanced laparoscopic and oncology surgery, and a full Pregnancy Advisory Service. Strong MDT working supports training, research, and high-quality patient care.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post is based in University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL) sites. This post offers an excellent opportunity for gaining a broad experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a busy teaching hospital. The post is full time and we are supportive of less than fulltime working if required. The post-holder will work across Obstetrics and Gynaecology including ante-natal clinics, labour ward, obstetric emergency stream, gynaecology clinics and emergency stream
Job Plan outlined within JD (Page 9)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice MBBS or recognised equivalent MRCOG or equivalent
Experience Essential
Four years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or as fixed-term specialty trainee in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ability to work at senior registrar level in and out of hours Evidence of recent participation in Emergency drills
Skills, knowledge, ability Essential
Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working Counselling and communication skills Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance Up to date with current practices in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the NHS Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
Personal qualities Essential
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team Motivated and efficient Flexible approach
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)